His condition has deteriorated. Oxygen saturation between 70 and 75%
He looks really tired, it’s heartbreaking.
The problem is that the lung is not able to perform its role properly, which is straining the heart.
The time has come for ECMO.
This is a machine that acts as an artificial heart and lung.
We wanted to avoid it but we have no choice now.
It’s midnight and they’re starting to prepare him for this major operation.
If they see at the last moment that his condition doesn’t allow for it, they will let us know.
This intervention saved many people during the COVID epidemic.
Update at 07:07
We managed to go see him.
The installation of essential elements to connect the ECMO has been done and went well.
His saturation is stable and back to 85%
The ECMO will be installed in the morning. Given that his condition is stable, it increases the chances of success!
Outside, the sun is shining brightly.
We have hope.
Thank you for all your messages.
Update at 11:00 AM
The installation of the machine has begun.
Update at 5:00 PM
The surgery was performed successfully. Gabriel withstood this rather risky procedure well.
Our son is strong!
It seems that, following this, Gabriel’s oxygen saturation has increased.
Indeed, the machine diverts the blood to oxygenate it before reinjecting it into his body.
With this device called ECMO, it is now possible to put less strain on his lungs through respiratory assistance, thus giving him a better chance of recovery.
This will give us time to try to control the infection.
It should be noted that a staphylococcus-type bacteria has also been detected…
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Now,
Let’s not give up.
In this ordeal, it’s not about giving in to fatigue, discouragement, or anxiety. It’s about looking at Gabriel, this little warrior, and saying thank you. Thank you to him for his life lesson.
He teaches us courage,
He teaches us strength,
He teaches us what it means to fight with everything you have, even at his age.
Gabriel shows us that our pains, our sorrows, our worries are nothing compared to the battle he is fighting, second after second. And yet, he holds on. He inspires. He unites us.
So let’s be strong.
Let’s believe strongly.
Fear, anger, doubt can become walls. But faith, love, unity become bridges. And Gabriel needs bridges.
Let’s unite.
Family, friends, near or far, believers of all languages and traditions: let’s pray together, with our hearts.
In French, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Thai… prayers cross borders. They weave an invisible web around Gabriel. A web of hope.
And in that light, he is no longer alone.
And with that strength, he can win!
